Training Ship Rahaman [TS Rahaman ]
Indian Maritime University Kochi (B.Sc)
- Marine Engineering
- Maritime Law
- MSc in Nautical Science
- Research
About IMUK
It is a pleasure to introduce the Department of Nautical Science, which offers a well-structured B.Sc. program aimed at developing competent maritime professionals. The course provides in-depth knowledge of navigation, seamanship, ship operations, cargo management, maritime regulations, stability, weather science, and marine communication.
The undergraduate program is designed to prepare students for careers as deck officers in the merchant navy and related maritime sectors. Through a strong blend of theory and practical learning, students gain the skills required to serve on various types of vessels such as cargo ships, tankers, passenger ships, and offshore units.
Why IMUK
The entire educational framework at TS Rahaman (TSR) is designed to guide students through the transformation from academic life to a disciplined, corporate working environment. The training emphasizes preparing cadets to face real-world professional challenges with responsibility, integrity, and confidence. A key focus of TSR education is helping students understand the shift from a parent-guided lifestyle to independent self-management within the maritime industry, including workplace discipline, social conduct, and professional ethics.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as mandatory subjects from a recognized board. Minimum Marks: a) 60% aggregate marks in PCM b) 50% marks in English subject in 10+2 examination.
Marital Status
Unmarried
Relaxation
For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks.Relaxation of 5% in English marks will be applicable to candidates who are native of the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and belong to recognized Scheduled Tribes of the islands and who & both of whose parents were born in these islands & belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands.
Age Limit
Maximum age:
For Male: General-25 years, OBC(NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years
For Female:General-27 years, OBC(NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years.
The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session (01.08.2024) .
Physical Fitness
Medical Certificate
Physical Fitness
Candidates seeking admission to this Nautical Science Programme must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended.
At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai. (Refer: https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/MaritimeHealthBranch.aspx)
Eye sight: There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence. Candidates must possess good binocular vision(Fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes). Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation. Normal colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara Test Chart. Distance Vision
unaided 1.0*(6/6) in better eye and 0.67*(6/9) in another eye.
Here is the Fee structure for B.Sc. in Nautical Science:
Fees Payable by Students for various Programmes in IMU Campuses (Not applicable to Affiliated Institutes) | ||||
Residential/ Non Residential | Total Fees for the Academic Year (Rs.) | Fee Payable per Semester | ||
Odd Semester | Even Semester | |||
Programme Fee (Rs.) | Semester Fee (Rs.) | Semester Fee (Rs.) | ||
3-year Residential Programme | 2,75,000 | 30,000/- | 1,22,500/- | 1,22,500/- |
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